Biography
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Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The older version featured historical figures such as Helen Keller and Mark Twain, or long-dead entertainment figures such as Will Rogers or John Barrymore. The A&E series has placed the emphasis on such people as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Plácido Domingo, Freddie Mercury, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Eric Clapton, Pope John Paul II, Gene Tierney, Selena, Diego Rivera, Mao Zedong and Queen Elizabeth II, and fictional characters like The Phantom, Superman, Hamlet, Betty Boop, and Santa Claus. The program ended up profiling enough figures that in 1999, A&E spun it off into an entire network, The Biography Channel.
Biography is a documentary television series that originally aired on CBS from 1961 to 1964 before being revived by A&E Network starting in 1987. The series profiles the lives of historical figures, entertainers, and cultural icons, ranging from Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley to Queen Elizabeth II, and has spawned an entire dedicated network.
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Scarlett JohanssonSelf
Aileen WuornosSelf (archive footage)- Dawn BotkinsSelf - Aileen's Childhood Friend
- Arlene PralleSelf
- Steve GlazerSelf - Defense Attorney
Tyria MooreSelf - Aileen's Girlfriend
Donna Jay FulksAileen Wuornos (voice)
Eva BraunSelf (archive footage)
Adolf HitlerSelf (archive footage)- Paul KaupNarrator
Heinrich HoffmannSelf - Photographer (archive footage)- Nerin GunSelf - Biographer (archive footage)
- Justin BarrettNarrator (voice)
Kevin Smith
Dave ChappelleHimself (archival footage)
Trailer
A&E Biography
Seasons
27 seasons
Season 10 episodes · 1987-04-06
Season 20 episodes · 1992-07-28- Season 30 episodes
Season 40 episodes- Season 50 episodes · 1996-01-04
- Season 60 episodes · 1997-01-09
- Season 70 episodes · 1998-03-23
- Season 80 episodes
- Season 90 episodes
- Season 100 episodes · 1997-01-15
- Season 110 episodes · 1999-09-08
- Season 120 episodes
- Season 130 episodes
- Season 140 episodes
- Season 150 episodes
- Season 160 episodes
- Season 170 episodes
Season 180 episodes- Season 190 episodes · 2004-01-01
- Season 200 episodes · 2005-09-23
- Season 210 episodes · 2006-08-13
- Season 220 episodes
- Season 230 episodes
- Season 240 episodes · 2011-12-23
- Season 250 episodes
- Season 260 episodes
- Season 270 episodes
Episodes · Season 27
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Episode 1 | — | — | 0.0 |
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Is Biography renewed or cancelled?
Biography has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Biography — frequently asked
When did Biography premiere?
The original CBS version premiered in 1961, hosted by Mike Wallace. A&E Network began producing new episodes on April 6, 1987.
Is Biography still on the air?
The series ended after 27 seasons. However, the show's popularity led A&E to launch The Biography Channel in 1999, which continues to air biographical content.
What kind of people does Biography profile?
The series covers historical figures, entertainers, politicians, and cultural icons including Helen Keller, Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, and Queen Elizabeth II, as well as fictional characters like Superman and Betty Boop.
Where can I watch Biography?
The A&E Network episodes aired from 1987 onwards. Reruns and episodes may be available through A&E's streaming platforms and The Biography Channel.
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